Category Archives: local news
Greyhound Announces New Stops in Valparaiso, Rensselaer
Greyhound today announced the opening of three new stops, two in Northwest Indiana. Customers can now board from Valparaiso and Rensselaer to travel around the state as well as connect to the bus line...
Jan 04, 2022
Arctic Air Brings Frigid Temperatures to Region Following New Year's Day Winter Storm
Arctic air has moved into the Region, following a New Year’s Day winter storm. Very icy conditions were being reported this morning. The National Weather Service says preliminary reports of snow...
Jan 03, 2022
Governor Holcomb, Health Officials Provide COVID-19 State Update
Update: Here is a link to view yesterday’s livestream at Governor Holcomb’s YouTube page. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb and other state officials will provide an update on COVID-19 and its...
Dec 30, 2021
Valparaiso Transit Introduces Digital Signs
(Photo provided) In Valparaiso, the Transit Department has introduced six new digital solar-powered signs placed at major bus stops throughout the city. They provide route and real-time bus arrival da...
Dec 29, 2021
Winter Weather Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service says up to three inches is possible in some parts of Northwest Indiana as the first measurable snow of the season is expected to fall today in the Chicago area. A Winter W...
Dec 28, 2021
Red Cross: Donate Blood or Platelets Now to Help Patients Avoid Delays in Care
The American Red Cross says historically low blood supply levels not seen in over a decade continue, and this is a time of year when donations typically drop. There are several Red Cross blood drives ...
Dec 28, 2021
Valparaiso University's Chapel of the Resurrection Added to National Register of Historic Places
In Valparaiso, a well-known campus building has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Valparaiso’s University’s Chapel of the Resurrection was recently included on the of...
Dec 28, 2021
Hundreds of Boys and Girls Clubs Families Receive Christmas Dinner Donations
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana president & CEO Ryan Smiley, third from right, with volunteers from Strack & Van Til, Indiana Beverage, MolsonCoors and Aunt Millie's. Every...
Dec 28, 2021
Retiring Portage Township Bookkeeper Honored for Four Decades of Service
Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy, right, presents a proclamation to retiring Portage Township bookkeeper Eva Cloyd for her nearly 40 years of service. (Photo provided) In Portage Township, Eva ...
Dec 23, 2021
Region Counties Categorized at Highest Level of COVID-19 Spread
Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton, Jasper and Starke counties are at the highest level of COVID-19 community spread. The State Department of Health’s latest update to Indiana’s county metrics ...
Dec 23, 2021
